OSHA Inspection: PVK CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Feb 5, 2021

Abate by

Mar 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,732 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):  a)  On or about October 13, 2020, the employer did not initiate a program which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site by a competent person.  b)  On or about November 5, 2020, the employer did not initiate a program which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site by a competent person.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 5, 2021

Abate by

Feb 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,732 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):  Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a)  On October 13, 2020, employees performing masonry work were exposed to fall hazards from a 2nd floor deck.  b)  On October 13, 2020, employees performing masonry work were exposed to fall hazards from a 3rd floor deck.  c)  On November 5, 2020, employees performing masonry work were exposed to falls from a 3rd floor deck.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 5, 2021

Abate by

May 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,732 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3):  Each employee in a hoist area was not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems:  a)  On October 13, 2020, employees were exposed to fall hazards from an 3rd story deck while working in a hoist area.  b) On November 5, 2020, employees were exposed to fall hazards from an 3rd story deck while working in a hoist area.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the  CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.